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Saint Anne Catholic School: Our Bond While most of our families are zoned to exemplary public schools, the decision to attend Saint Anne, and “gift” their children with a Catholic education, is one of sacrifice and love. Smaller class sizes, dedicated faculty members, and a Christ-centered atmosphere are only a few of the hallmark characteristics that make Saint Anne ‘a second home’ for so many of us. In short, we share a special bond: a priceless personal connection to one of the “best kept secrets” tucked away on S. Cherry Street in Tomball, Texas. Here, our children learn and experiment, play and pray, perform and watch. With a curriculum based upon Christian values and solid Catholic doctrine, the Saint Anne experience is unique from that which they would have at their zoned public school or even a cutting-edge private academy. Traditions and Faith are what many of us
love about our school, despite its areas for improvement. Let us be bonded in this – in
our – strength as Crusaders, as we determine and invest in ways to innovate toward future excellence.

Stewardship: Our Calling

In the Middle Ages, the word ‘stewardship’ often referred to a job description – denoting the office of a
steward, or manager, of a piece of land or a household. Over the centuries, society has developed a more complex appreciation for stewardship – one that encompasses the dynamic spirit of any person or leader who ‘carefully manages’ that for which he is responsible, be it an inherited estate, a business, or a civic movement. As Catholics, we are called to stewardship on many levels – to take the upmost care of that which has been entrusted to us by God. While this calling can be overwhelming at times, it is incumbent upon us to discern and embrace ways in which we can direct ourselves and our resources toward acts of faith, hope, and charity that ultimately bring us closer to Christ.

An Awesome Responsibility: Our ChildrenEngaging in stewardship, as a school community, means taking the upmost care of none other than the education of our children. As parents and educators of a Catholic school, our charge is to ensure that our children are not only academically and socially prepared for success, but that they are spiritually and morally guided by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Today’s culture – especially with regard to media and technology – makes fulfilling our responsibility both exciting and unimaginably challenging. Embracing this challenge is our “Crusade.”

Innovation and Excellence: Our Goal A parent’s greatest hope is that their child receive “the best.” But, the ‘best’ education doesn’t always mean the same thing for every student. While our students already experience a rigorous curriculum and a welcoming school culture that responds to diverse needs and interests, we continually ask ourselves ‘How can we be better? How can we give our children ‘the best’?” The answer to this question is simple: a commitment to Innovation and Excellence. Our Principal, administration, faculty, Board, and parents provide both the vision and leadership to realize this Innovation and Excellence. Yet, financial resources for strategic physical, human, and intellectual investments are limited.

“But, WHY?” you ask… As you may or may not know, Saint Anne receives very little federal monies, and no funds from the Archdiocese. Saint Anne’s operations – from every light bulb that turns on to every salary that pays one of our invaluable teachers – is financed through: 1) tuition and 2) philanthropic revenue from our school and Church. While tuition generates the large majority of operational costs, it doesn’t cover it all. Inevitably, we will be tasked to discern how and when to increase tuition, in order to sustain Innovation and Excellence while covering operational costs. In the meantime,
Saint Anne prides itself on offering incredibly affordable tuition rates that make the unique Saint Anne experience accessible to more than 250 families.

The Crusade Annual Stewardship Program

Every year, Saint Anne seeks charitable contributions for an annual fund that helps keep tuition rates low and accessible for our families. This year, we are excited to launch a new name and structure for Saint Anne’s annual appeal:
The Crusade. As an
Annual Stewardship Program that parents, extended family members, friends, and community and business leaders can join, this gives us ALL the opportunity to exercise stewardship in support of our children.

If we reach our Annual Stewardship Program goal of $150,000, we will be well positioned to invest in school improvements using the proceeds of Saint Anne’s major fundraising events: the Fall Bazaar, Steps 4 Students, and the Annual Gala.

The Crusade Annual Stewardship Program makes donating both easy (with tiered giving and flexible payment options), as well as personally rewarding with special donor “perks.” This year, participation in
The Crusade rewards members with complementary or discounted ticket/table rates at the 2018 Annual Gala.

Stewardship is God’s call to all of us.
The Crusade Annual Stewardship Program is one exciting way to answer that call for Saint Anne Catholic School.
JOIN US!